With the popularization of the concept of healthy life, electric massage chairs as high-end household products are increasingly favored by domestic and foreign consumers. Many businessmen see the potential of the Indonesian market, hope to export electric massage chairs to Indonesia by sea. But in the face of complex import and export process, many first contact with foreign trade friends will be confused: ** electric massage chairs shipping to Indonesia in the end need to declare customs? **Today, we will analyze this issue in detail, and provide you with a one-stop solution.
First, electric massage chairs in Indonesia customs classification attributes
According to the professional logistics company to provide the Indonesia ocean freight logistics quotation table shows that the electric massage chair is classified as “general sensitive goods” (in the commodity list corresponds to the “massage tools” category). This classification means:
Electric massage chairs are not prohibited goods and can be imported and exported normally.
Compared with ordinary goods, more complete documents are required for customs clearance.
May be subject to more stringent inspection and quarantine procedures
Understanding the product attributes is the first step in the import and export business, which is directly related to the subsequent choice of logistics solutions and the ease of customs clearance.
B. Double Clearance Service: the most worry-free solution for customs clearance
For most small and medium-sized enterprises and cross-border e-commerce sellers, **"double clearing package tax ”** service is the most convenient choice. The specific advantages of this one-stop logistics solution include:
1. What is Double Clearance Tax Package?
China export customs clearance: the logistics company is responsible for completing the domestic export declaration procedures
Indonesia import customs clearance: including the customs clearance process at the port of destination and all tariff fees
Door-to-door service: Delivery from China warehouse directly to the designated address in Indonesia.
2. Service content
Export customs declaration fee
Sea freight
Customs clearance fee at destination port
Import duty
Local transportation and delivery fee
3. What does the customer need to do?
Only basic documents are required:
Packing list of goods (name, quantity, weight, volume, etc.)
Commercial invoice (proof of value of goods)
Consignee information
Tips: When choosing Double Clearance Tax Package Service, be sure to confirm whether the offer includes all potential costs to avoid surcharges at a later stage.
Third, the process and cost analysis of self-customs declaration
Although double clearing package tax is very convenient, but some large enterprises or special circumstances, customers may choose to handle their own customs clearance matters. At this time need to understand:
1. China export customs declaration
Customs declaration fee: 650 yuan / single (base fee)
Surcharge:
Customs declaration for more than 6 items: RMB 80/page renewal fee
Commodity Inspection Fee (if applicable)
Special Documentation Fee
2. Indonesia import customs clearance
You need to find your own customs broker in Indonesia
Prepare complete import documents:
Bill of Lading
Certificate of origin
Product certification (e.g. SNI certification)
Import license (if applicable)
Payment of Indonesian import duties and VAT
3. Cost Comparison
Type of service Transparency of fees Complexity of procedures Suitable for customer type
SMEs, e-commerce sellers, newcomers
Self-declaration Highly fluctuating costs Very complex Large enterprises, customers with special needs
Practical suggestions for exporting electric massage chairs to Indonesia
Product certification preparation:
Confirm whether the product meets the Indonesian electrical safety standards
Advance for SNI certification (Indonesia's national standard) can accelerate customs clearance
Declare the value accurately:
Avoid under-declaration leading to fines or detention of goods
It is recommended to declare according to the actual transaction price
Packaging Precautions:
Moisture-proof treatment (humid shipping environment)
Clearly labeled with the “Fragile” symbol.
The weight of each packing unit should not exceed the local handling standard
Insurance Recommendation:
All risks during transportation are covered by full insurance
Special coverage for damages during loading and unloading.
Logistics time estimate:
About 15-20 days for direct flights (excluding customs clearance)
25-35 days for transit routes
Customs clearance time is usually 3-7 working days (if all documents are in order)
